Dump pipe fabrication / missing the intercooler pipe

[genegoesfast]

So my reason for building my own custom dump pipe stemmed from a fit issue with the dump pipe that came with my PR o2 housing. This couldn't fit more wrong. The pic below is definitely the dump pipe resting directly on the intercooler pipe. No good. I don't believe this to be Tim's fault due to the fact that I'm running a short route intercooler. Maybe an option of dump pipe based on your intercooler type would be nice? Also of note, this is my first serious fab project, so any suggestions on how to do what I did better would be appreciated.

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I then went and purchased a piece of flex from autzone that technically worked but was just a tad too ghetto for me.

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After realizing how ghetto this truly was I started slicing up some generic 1.5" exhaust pipe I had picked up earlier. I mocked up what I wanted by holding it together with electrical tape.

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I numbered and alignment marked everything, so when it inevitably falls apart, I could put it back together correctly.

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Everything was then tacked and test fit again.

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Everything fully welded.

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Here's with a coat of high temp paint.

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[DSM_PWR]

Not bad

I would heat wrap it as well since its still too close to the LICP

May i suggest DEI Titanium

 

[genegoesfast]

I really wanted to do the heat wrap, I was just worried about rust being this is made of mild steel. Maybe the paint would help the rust factor underneath the wrap?

 

[dsmTripp]

It looks as though you did a good job. After the paint it looks nice and clean. At the end do you have the tip facing back ?

 

[tron2119]

I'd say that looks great being your first fab project. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring me!

 

[genegoesfast]

It looks as though you did a good job. After the paint it looks nice and clean. At the end do you have the tip facing back ?

Yep it's facing back a tad. More just to keep water from going up inside it. I also think I came up with a compromise on the wrap situation. I plan to put some reflective, adhesive backed, heat tape on the lower inter cooler pipe next to the dump.

Thanks for the comments guys.

 

[genegoesfast]

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